Soil Loss Tolerance Factor (USDA NRCS SSURGO Soils 2019) Climate Resilience Network Soil Loss Tolerance Factor (USDA NRCS SSURGO Soils 2019)

This layer shows the soil loss tolerance factor (T Factor) for soils in Maryland, as assessed in the Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) database. The data represent T Factor values, which indicate the maximum amount of soil erosion that can occur annually without impacting the soil's long-term productivity. Lower T Factor values highlight areas where soils are more vulnerable to degradation. The data is sourced from the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), which compiles this information through extensive soil surveys and on-the-ground observations. Source: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Original Download: https://data.imap.maryland.gov/datasets/maryland::maryland-ssurgo-soils-ssurgo-soils/about Additional Information: https://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/app/